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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I was younger, I used to think that a higher income was the solution to most of my financial issues. My husband enjoys collecting items. So we re-jiggered our finances so that we only spend on things that we really enjoy, and that are really important to us. However, this isn’t always the case. I like travel.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. A tended tree will do better than an ignored one. Do you have a money tree?

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

My memory is on overload most of the time so I especially love the idea of a Master List of Potential Accomplishments and have long used this tactic to unburden myself mentally. I firmly believe there is a kind of a natural magic in list ~ making. I ' ve found that lists are an invaluable tool for staying focused. the carpet.

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